Recent content by Rick W

New is always tempting. New and improved is beyond temptation. New and not improved with less capabilities doesn’t interest me at all. Spark is better than MM.

Really need to see the AIRDATA file to make a conclusive analysis. From the above clip there appears to be a complete loss of Geo-spacial orientation or a signal interuption between the Spark and the RC. Seeing 18 satellites with zero signal strength, loss of IMU orientation and loss of...

I have had to replace Sparky's batteries after a year and probably 100+ cycles. I try to store the batteries at 30-50%. I was starting to notice that my flight times were getting progressively shorter so I replaced the batteries after a year. I am from South Florida and it has been very hot...

Anyone have insight if DJI products from China will be subject to the increased 10% import tax the Trump Administration is adding? The news says the new import tax will impact toys and electronics from China. I suspect that most DJI products will fall under the electronics umbrella.

My recommendation would be to use DJI Go4 software until you can sort things out. The inability to connect on 2.4 GHz is a major Red Flag that there is something not functioning and I would request that DJI make certain that it works as part of the repair. However, before going back to DJI I...

I have done successful Takeoffs and Landings from an anchored boat on the Inter coastal waterway off of Miami Beach with my son-in-law. We have flown both a Spark and a Mavic simultaneously from the boat. In the photo you can see the Mavic high and to the right above the boat filmed by the...

Those who might have the ear of the FAA will hopefully make it perfectly clear that the law abiding recreational and commercial drone pilots would like to see this individual prosecuted to the full extent of the law and to receive the maximum penalties possible. The consequences for this type...

CARPORT TEST RESULTS: Lessons Learned 1. I was able to land on top of the carport, shutdown the motors, film video, take a few snap shots, take off, fly back to my position (not with RTH). 2. I started by flying around a bit to run the battery down to 90% before landing. Once landed I...

Check..... DJI Care Refresh is current. Thanks

Thank you everyone for your wisdom and advice. Another friend of mine has a flat roof carport that we are going to use tonight at sunset to simulate the flight (and I can always get the ladder out to retrieve the Spark). Will be interested to see how much battery time I will have while idling...

There is a 12 story building near me (close friend of the owner) that doesn’t have easy roof access but has a spectacular view of the Western sky. Would like to fly my Spark up onto the roof and land near the roof’s edge, shutdown the props to conserve power, take time lapsed photos of the...

Every time you fly indoors, you will be practicing your ATTI mode skills..

As I read your story, two possible ideas crossed my mind. I personally favor the second explanation although both may have contributed: 1.)How far away were you from the last location where you calibrated the compass on your Spark? If it was far, calibration at the new location might have...

It appears that while connected to 18 satellites and flying in Sport Mode there was a loss of reception of the GPSsatellite signals (no bars). Loss of speed error occurred when the GPS position was lost and movement could no longer be detected. The loss of GPS signal pushed you into ATTI...

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